Three ANA FLYING HONU A380s given striking sea turtle livery
3,300 liters of our Aerobase and Aviox paint were used
Each aircraft features 16 shades of color
The first FLYING HONU A380 was painted by 120 painters in 21 days
'AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings artfully brought a true glimpse of Hawaiian beauty to our aircraft.'
There may well be very few planes in the air at the moment, but when they do start flying again, a trio of Airbus A380s operated by
The three new aircraft feature an eye-catching sea turtle livery, which was applied using our aerospace coatings. Separately painted blue, green and orange - to represent the sky, sea and sunset - the three designs are helping ANA show a new style of travel to
ANA is the first A380 customer in
Operated on the Tokyo Narita-Honolulu route, the sea turtle (or honu) is significant because it's the only remaining indigenous reptile in the Hawaiian Islands today and is revered as a sacred symbol of longevity and endurance. Those who catch a glimpse of one are said to be blessed with good fortune and prosperity.
'We were delighted to supply products for ANA's eye-catching new livery,' says
Known as the FLYING HONUs (Flying Turtles), the three aircraft are expected to eventually offer 14 A380 flights per week between
'ANA is proud to honor the traditions of
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